Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Curved Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair with curved backrest and rounded shape, Italian design from the 50s. The armchair has been
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Curved Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair with curved backrest and rounded shape, Italian design from the 50s. The armchair has been
Bouclé, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Curved Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1948
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian mid-century modern design. The soft, organic lines defining the sculptural form combine elegance
Upholstery, Rosewood
Pair of Curved Armchairs, Europe ca Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
These armchairs are a clear expression of European mid-century modern design, a period defined by
Fabric, Wood
Italian mid-century modern Armchairs with armrests in curved rattan, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Armchairs with armrests in curved rattan, 1960s Pair of armchairs
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern curved oak handmade Niemeyer II armchair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
the armchair. Niemeyer II is a modern armchair with a sense of luxury and comfort. Product details
Foam, Oak
Mid-Century Modern curved bouclé Niemeyer II swivel armchair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
that flows all around the arms of the armchair. Niemeyer II is a modern armchair upholstered in a
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
feel calm and timeless. This pair of mid century modern armchairs embodies those principles through
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern curved faux fur oak Niemeyer II armchair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
the armchair. Niemeyer II is a modern armchair upholstered in a luxurious fur with a sense of luxury
Oak, Fur
Mid-Century Modern curved faux fur Niemeyer II swivel armchair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
that flows all around the arms of the armchair. Niemeyer II is a modern armchair upholstered in a
Fur, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern curved wool blend oak Niemeyer II armchair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
the armchair. Niemeyer II is a modern armchair with a sense of luxury and comfort. Product details
Faux Fur, Wood, Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Modern curved wool oak Niemeyer II swivel armchair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
flows all around the arms of the armchair. Niemeyer II is a modern armchair upholstered in a luxurious
Oak, Fabric, Faux Fur, Wood
Italian Mid-century Armchair with Beautiful Curved Legs
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
It is an Italian chair of vintage. Although the beauty of the curve and its fineness are the
Wood, Upholstery
Gio Ponti Style Italian Mid-Century Walnut and Damask Curved Back Armchair
By Gio Ponti
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Walnut armchair with a curved wingback form and tapering atomic style armrests
Damask
Mid-Century Modern curved white bouclé oak Niemeyer II armchair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
the armchair. Niemeyer II is a modern armchair upholstered in a bouclé with a sense of luxury and
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-Century Modern curved sage bouclé oak Niemeyer II armchair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
the armchair. Niemeyer II is a modern armchair upholstered in a bouclé with a sense of luxury and
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Curved Armchairs for Casa e Giardino, 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of curved armchairs designed by Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino production 1940s, wooden frame
Satin, Beech
Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Armchair, Europe 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
mid-century modern design is no surprise. Originally, the wingback style was created as a way to help
Fabric, Wood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Armchair, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Armchair, 1960s. Comfortable and elegant Scandinavian Mid-Century
Velvet, Teak
Brazilian Modern Armchair by Celina Decorações, Brazil Mid-20th Century
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Utrecht, NL
most active in the mid-20th century era until the 1980s. The company began as an upholstery studio
Fabric, Wood
1950's Mid-Century Modern Restored Armchair
Located in Paris, FR
An expertly restored 20th-century vintage armchair or lounge chair in typical Italian mid-century
Brass
Armchair by Anonymous, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Brazil’s mid-century ateliers.
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Curved Armchairs brown-offhwite Bouclé Fabric 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Curved Armchairs brown-offhwite Bouclé Fabric 1950s Charming armchairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by DUX, Sweden, 1950s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Göteborg, SE
A timeless Mid-Century Modern armchair produced by Swedish manufacturer DUX in the 1950s. This
Textile, Birch
Italian Wingback Armchair in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
An elegant and comfortable armchair in Mid-Century Modern style. Here, the traditional wingback
Velvet, Wood
Mid Century Modern Style Armchairs Style of Marco Zanuso - A Pair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Italian Mid Century Modern Armchairs, circa 1970s. Style of Marco Zanuso. Zanuso was an
Metal
Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Curved Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
velvet. A pair of armchairs is also available The armchairs measure: cm W 81 x D 83 x H 86 x S 42.
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage mid-century modern armchair features a sculptural wooden frame with clean, organic
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric, Europe 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
particular have become unrivalled reference points in mid-century modern design. Cabinetmaker armchairs may
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Miguel Fisac Toro Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Miguel Fisac
Located in Zürich, CH
mainly focused on design masterpieces between 1918 and 1970. Apart from rare French mid-century modern
Leather, Wood
Baroque-style Armchair with modern Upholstery, Italy, mid 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large baroque-style nutwood armchair with high curved backrest and carved wooden frame with volute
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern French Armchair in Blue Leather, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern French Armchair in Blue Leather, 1950s This striking mid-century modern
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Armchairs by TON, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
By Michael Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Armchairs by TON, Czechoslovakia, 1950s Priced per chair – 4 available
Upholstery, Bentwood
Armchair by Jean Gillon, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1970s
By Jean Gillon
Located in West Hollywood, CA
craftsmanship with modern functionality, embodying the warmth and refinement that define mid-century Brazilian
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Scoop Bentwood Armchair By Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare, mid-century modern, walnut bentwood armchair by Thonet features a curvaceous profile with the
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Upholstered Olive Green Armchair, Europe Mid 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
mid-century modern manner, while their warm colour complements the soft green upholstery. The
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Bentwood Armchairs, Czechoslovakia 1950
Located in North Miami, FL
These very chic Czechoslovakian mid-century modern armchairs with bent wood frame in slats and
Fabric, Bentwood
Italian Curved Stick-back Armchairs
Located in London, London
Armchairs Beech Curved Back Stick back Stick supports on a rounded wood base Made in Italy
Fabric, Beech
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs By Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of American Mid-Century Modern armchairs by the W. H. Gunlocke Chair Co. feature newly
Walnut
Continental Mid-Century Style Tufted Leather Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Scandinavian Mid-Century style bentwood armchair featuring curved arms and a brown leather button
Bentwood
Pair of Armchairs by Anonymous, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Brazilian mid-century design. The curved silhouette offers an enveloping sense of comfort, while the tapered
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Armchair, Steel Frame, Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Armchair For Cassina A design armchair tailored to deliver extreme
Polyester
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair Manufactured by Cassina INVITATION TO COMFORT An armchair with
Upholstery
Radice & Minotti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Radice & Minotti armchair, completely refitted and restored In the new Italian velvet upholstery
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Green Upholstery, Europe 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
pair represents some of the best qualities of Art Deco-inspired designs from mid-century Europe. They
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Walnut Armchair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
legs, a subtly curved chair back and retains its original turquoise vinyl upholstery.
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Walnut Barrel Armchair in Blue Upholstery
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid Century Modern Scandinavian barrel armchair. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Bengt Ruda, Beechwood, Sweden, 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bengt Ruda
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish armchair made of hand crafted polished Beechwood
Metal
Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Softly contoured and impeccably balanced, this pair of curved armchairs reflects Joaquim Tenreiro’s
Upholstery, Rosewood
Italian mid century modern four rattan armchairs with armrests, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern four rattan armchairs with armrests, 1960s. Set of four armchairs with
Rattan
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Round Woven Bamboo Armchair, Germany, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This organic armchair was made in Germany during the 1960s. The round, hand-woven natural bamboo
Metal
Pair of American Mid-Century White Tufted Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century white tufted armchairs with curved arms and brown legs (PRICED AS PAIR)
Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1964
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A variation of Tenreiro’s celebrated curved armchairs, this 1960s piece refines the form into a
Upholstery, Rosewood
Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Albini for Bonacina, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Albini for Bonacina, 1960s Armchair model
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Boucle and Leather Armchairs by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Saltman, a testament to mid-century American design at its finest. These exceptional chairs embody
Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Peaked Wingback Armchair, Italy ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ergonomic in its structure, this mid-century armchair showcases the best characteristics of post
Fabric, Wood
Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Albini for Bonacina, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Albini for Bonacina, 1960s Armchair model
Fabric, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Beechwood Woven Cane Vintage Armchair, 1950s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage armchair executed by Gebr. Thonet shows a label underneath the seat
Fabric, Beech, Plywood
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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